Padakkalam on OTT: Netizens say this fantasy thriller is more entertaining to watch than Alappuzha Gymkhana

A month after its theatrical release, the most current Malayalam film, Padakkalam, just made its digital debut. Online reviews are praising the fantasy drama for its captivating plot and performers. It is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar.

Netizens shower praise on the film's lead performances

Many people believe that the movie is more entertaining than Alappuzha Gymkhana to watch this weekend. The majority of them have also given Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharaf U Dheen, and Sandeep Pradeep high marks for the job they did. Netizens claim that Sharaf U Dheen gives a convincing performance in body swap scenarios, whereas Suraj as Shaji brings back his humorous side as in previous roles. 

The majority of them heaped Sandeep Pradeep with acclaim for his performance. Because of his performance during body swap moments, the young actor is now regarded as both a rising star and a nunaced performer. They also like his abrupt change of character in the second half.

Overall, the narrative is said to be enjoyable to watch, with some amusing scenes emerging from the mayhem. Some people have also shared their favourite parts of the film on social media. "Highly underperformed in box-office, deserved a run at least on the level of Romancham," a user wrote on X.

Padakkalam had a decent run in theatres

Alongside Dileep's Prince and Family and Asif Ali's Sarkeet, the movie h ad a good run in theatres when it first came out. Two professors, Ranjith and Shaji, compete to lead their department at the college. Shaji is hired for the job, but he has to take a leave of absence because of his unexpected strange behaviour. One of their students, Jithin, learns that Shaji's strange behaviour is due to Ranjith's proficiency in dark magic. The main focus of the movie is their several humorous attempts to tidy up the mess. This fantasy drama, which was directed by Manu Swaraj, also features significant performances by Arun Ajikumar and Saaf Bros.

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